Didn't the Youngs run around 1:52-53 last year? At the time, it was thought they didn't have great basic speed. But with a 3:40 (57), 1:49's totally reasonable. As for two brothers running sub-4 converted in March, that would not be unique. What would be unique would be two guys at the same high school doing that.
i haven’t heard of him running an 800 either but a 3:40 guy running 1:49.1 isn’t too surprising. if that’s accurate though, that is INCREDIBLE range for a high schooler.
I have been told from 2 people on the Newbury Park team that Leo would be faster than Aaron Sahlman in the 800 if Leo wanted to focus on the 800. Leo has really good foot speed.
I'd take that bet. If similar fitness is a given, then I would take either Sahlman over either Young in any race 800m or less. Both Sahlmans have shown explosive speed that neither the Youngs can match.
Enjoy high school, chasing times and getting beat by average college guys is lame.
Odd coincidence that both Leo and Lex's 1500m times today convert almost exactly to what they ran at the Azusa MOC mile last year (a high school meet), 4:00 and 4:04. And the MOC mile this year is tomorrow, so they could have fit in their schedule had they gone the HS route through Arcadia, like last year.
Odd coincidence that both Leo and Lex's 1500m times today convert almost exactly to what they ran at the Azusa MOC mile last year (a high school meet), 4:00 and 4:04. And the MOC mile this year is tomorrow, so they could have fit in their schedule had they gone the HS route through Arcadia, like last year.
Leo, in his Sound Running's The TEN post-race interview -- and Lex, in his NBIN pre-race interview -- both stated their focus this outdoor season is to break Rupp's 13:36/5k hs record.
In addition, they would like to break Lucas V's 8:29/2mile hs record.
Lex specifically mention sub-4 miles would be something they hope to get along the way, possibly after their 5k and 2m attempts.
Also, Lex stated they will be competing into June, but no further.
Enjoy high school, chasing times and getting beat by average college guys is lame.
Odd coincidence that both Leo and Lex's 1500m times today convert almost exactly to what they ran at the Azusa MOC mile last year (a high school meet), 4:00 and 4:04. And the MOC mile this year is tomorrow, so they could have fit in their schedule had they gone the HS route through Arcadia, like last year.
UCLA was extremely windy tonight and cold, not ideal. Those performances are much better, then you would think.
Rainer Wolf has shot himself in the foot trying to strong arm the CA SS CIF athletes. More will skip CIF and run better races.
Odd coincidence that both Leo and Lex's 1500m times today convert almost exactly to what they ran at the Azusa MOC mile last year (a high school meet), 4:00 and 4:04. And the MOC mile this year is tomorrow, so they could have fit in their schedule had they gone the HS route through Arcadia, like last year.
UCLA was extremely windy tonight and cold, not ideal. Those performances are much better, then you would think.
Rainer Wolf has shot himself in the foot trying to strong arm the CA SS CIF athletes. More will skip CIF and run better races.
The CIF SS post season rounds is definitely going to cause some of the national elite level runners to skip out on the postseason to run national races later (Tamagno is another example), or in some cases, just shut down early and focus on getting ready for college. But historically those runners have run HS events through Arcadia or Mt Sac. I think that will continue. Skipping the entire team season, like the Youngs are doing, I don't believe will become a trend.
Enjoy high school, chasing times and getting beat by average college guys is lame.
Who are they supposed to race in high school? 80% of the normal meets are won in like 4:08 for the boy's 1500m. Have you seen the kids from the average high school? They are nice, normal humans beings who dream of breaking 4 on their best day. The Youngs are mutants. They are sub-3:50 in March. They need comp.
p.s. 3:41 is not an "average" college guy. I was at a DIII meet last night and it was won in 3:57 by a guy who ran like a total stud and wrecked the field. So... 3:41-42 (sub-4 mile) is still awesome for humans.
Odd coincidence that both Leo and Lex's 1500m times today convert almost exactly to what they ran at the Azusa MOC mile last year (a high school meet), 4:00 and 4:04. And the MOC mile this year is tomorrow, so they could have fit in their schedule had they gone the HS route through Arcadia, like last year.
UCLA was extremely windy tonight and cold, not ideal. Those performances are much better, then you would think.
Rainer Wolf has shot himself in the foot trying to strong arm the CA SS CIF athletes. More will skip CIF and run better races.
It was not extremely windy. It was less than 10 mph at race time and in the upper 50's.
Rainer Wulf's job isn't catering to elite high school kids, but to enforce the rules of the CIF for ALL athletes. For prima donnas who think they are above the CIF schedule, I can see why they don't like it. It's not conducive to time trialing and chasing times, but it is a very challenging gauntlet that some of the best runners in US history have navigated. It's a challenge that requires good planning, smart racing, and some luck, but those that can successfully compete in the CIF rounds shouldn't be looked at as making a bad choice vs chasing time trial PR's.
Enjoy high school, chasing times and getting beat by average college guys is lame.
Who are they supposed to race in high school? 80% of the normal meets are won in like 4:08 for the boy's 1500m. Have you seen the kids from the average high school? They are nice, normal humans beings who dream of breaking 4 on their best day. The Youngs are mutants. They are sub-3:50 in March. They need comp.
p.s. 3:41 is not an "average" college guy. I was at a DIII meet last night and it was won in 3:57 by a guy who ran like a total stud and wrecked the field. So... 3:41-42 (sub-4 mile) is still awesome for humans.
The guy who beat Leo Young in 3:41.07, Ronan McMahon-Staggs, ran a 3:54.93 mile indoors this year so there's no shame in losing to him.
And on day two Leo ran 1:51.15 taking 8th in the first heat. Three UCLA guys ahead of him at 1:50, including McMahon-Staggs who also doubled back from last night’s 1500.
And on day two Leo ran 1:51.15 taking 8th in the first heat. Three UCLA guys ahead of him at 1:50, including McMahon-Staggs who also doubled back from last night’s 1500.